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BU54 USW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,157 mi
Last recorded167,157 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe slightly leak

Fail 3 Sep 2019 167,156 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe slightly leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 161,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 161,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 154,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 143,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer has slight leak of exhaust gases and is corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer has slight leak of exhaust gases and is corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 133,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,066 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,789 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BU54 USW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 USW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 USW registered?

BU54 USW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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